Award

Tethered Unmanned Air System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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Award

11 Jan 2020 at 12:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Agencies/Misc category, seeking to procure a Tethered Unmanned Air System (UAS). This tender is classified under the industry category of electronic intelligence systems and concluded with an award on 7th November 2019. The contract is valued at £180,000 and is set to run from 8th November 2019 to 30th June 2021. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in providing technological solutions, particularly those focused on unmanned systems and related electronic equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to the procurement's inclusive nature. Companies with expertise in integrating systems within defence frameworks or those specialising in advanced surveillance technology would be ideally suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tethered Unmanned Air System

Notice Description

DE&S, on behalf of MoD, are looking to procure a Tether System that can be integrated with a MoD Air Platform to support and enable trials of a Tethered UAS to evidence and inform MarCap capability and decision making on the potential future use. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Electronic intelligence system.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b671de-b242-4960-9e96-f74451dc3368
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETHERED DRONE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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